Man U vs Barca preview

Man U are looking to be the first team to defend the champions league and that a day after sir matt bubsy (if he was alive) 100th birthday whilst barca will look to be the first spanish team to win the treble. 

Team news

Man U

Fletcher is definitely out with his red card while ferdinand is almost out with a calf injury. this might well be Tevez's last game at man u after 98 apperances 34 goals with 15 this season.

Barcelona

Abidal, Alves and Puyol out with suspensions, Marquez out and iniesta a major doubt otherwise a full squad to choose.

Strength 

Man U

Great counter attaking team with the likes of rooney and ronaldo and defence looking very solid. Also has youngstars to call for if any major players are injured

Barca

Terrefic attack scored 104 for goals this season with a GD of 70 in the premira liga. experince in xavi, eto, herny etc.

Weakness

Man U 

Not scoring to many goals compared to last season. Also becoming a bit shaky and loosing possesion often.

Barca

Defence. Puyol, Marquaz, Alves and Abidal set to miss out. Conceded 34 goals in 37 games

Classic clashes

Man U 3 - 3 Barca September 16 1998

Man U 2 - 2 Barca October 19 1994  

Man U 1 - 0 Barca  April 30 2008